🎉 Fourth grade rises up in STEAM‑a‑Palooza Pop-Up Challenge!

🎉 Congratulations, Fourth Grade!

In a come‑from‑behind victory, fourth‑graders rallied as a team and raised the most donations by 8 PM Tuesday night, Sept. 1 — earning the Pop‑Up Ozobot Robot Reward! 🤖✨

All fourth‑graders are invited to a special Ozobot robot session in the STEM Lab with Ms. Whittle.

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 2

⏰ 7:15–7:50 AM

👉 Please check in with your homeroom teacher first, then head to the STEM Lab for your reward!

Fourth grade overcame a $266 deficit and leapfrogged both second and first grade to claim the Pop‑Up Reward offered by Ms. Whittle. An incredible team effort! 💙

📊 Tuesday Night, Sept. 1, Fundraiser totals

🥇 Fourth Grade — $2,656

🥈 First Grade — $2,522

🥉 Second Grade — $2,488

4️⃣ Third Grade — $2,040

K️  Kindergarten — $1,915

5️⃣ Fifth Grade — $1,430

👉 Keep the momentum going! Support Garrison Mill STEAM and donate here:

⭐ More Grade-Level Rewards Up for Grabs!

🚁 1. Cow Drop Helicopter Voting — Monday, Sept. 7 Deadline

The grade level leading fundraising by 11:59 PM on Monday, Sept. 7 earns the right to vote a second teacher into the cow‑drop helicopter. Two teachers. One helicopter. One unforgettable moment — and a chance to win a year’s worth of Chick‑fil‑A! 🐄🍗

🎁 2. Homeroom Gift Cards — Thursday, Sept. 10 Deadline

The grade level that raises the most money by 11:59 PM on Thursday, Sept. 10 earns a $150 gift card for every homeroom teacher in that grade — perfect for classroom celebrations, recess fun, special activities, and more. 🎉

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⭐ Participation Pajama Days — 11 New Classes Earn Honors!

STEAM‑a‑Palooza also rewards participation — voting for the helicopter teacher, bringing a can of food, or donating any amount. 🥫💙

Classes that reach 25% participation earn a pajama day on a date chosen by their homeroom teacher.

🎈 New honorees:

Kindergarten • Ms. Barnes • Ms. Cohen

First • Ms. Logan

Second • Ms. Epling • Ms. Jefferson/Brown

Third • Ms. Hurd • Ms. Schmitter

Fourth • Ms. Baer • Ms. Cady

Fifth • Ms. Dougherty • Ms. King

🎉 More classes are close — keep participating, keep donating, and keep the excitement going!